Lori Gardner
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love how they did this come back. It's definitely worth tuning in again to cheer on Chef George Pagonis, for those who tuned out when he departed so quickly or lost interest this season.. -
ate here recently and committed a major faux pas by not doing my research and seeing that khachapuri was a must. Despite this, I enjoyed several dishes including fried baby fish, pupusas, and bhel puri chat. This is a fun, casual spot- perfect for sharing dishes with a group. I must return to correct my omission. My blog post on Compass Rose is here.
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I'm guessing that Katsuji will now get more air time, as he has a personality that stands out. I do find him amusing, and he manages to pull off some dishes that sound great.
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was at Rose's tonight. got there at 4:00 thinking that they open at 5:00. Oops- it's a Thursday night so they don't open until 5:30. We were third in line and there wasn't a crowd until closer to 4:30. This is my 5th visit to Rose's and the magic never dies. There are many new dishes on the menu (grilled quail, charred broccoli with caesar dressing, fried rice salad with Asian pear, rigatoni with truffled breadcrumbs- and optional white truffles). I agree wholeheartedly with Elizabeth's statement. Every dish was impeccable.
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I am a huge fan of Bullfrog Bagels. I had them once in their pop-up phase and went to the H Street location a few weeks ago and enjoyed an everything bagel fresh out of the oven. There is nothing like this anywhere in town, as far as I'm aware. I also brought some bagels home, and they are still pretty good after being frozen. I agree that it is a chaotic process, and takes longer than it should, but found it worthwhile just the same. Only problem for me is the distance. I hope to visit Little Red Fox sometime soon,as they are now carrying Bullfrog Bagels, and is a little closer to where I live. But I regret that I'll have to sacrifice the pure pleasure of a bagel when it's fresh out of the oven.
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Let us know what happened- curious!
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I had a very good meal here last night. I was pleasantly surprised, as I have been hearing mixed things (including the post from mdjordy). Started with the sausages- Thai pork sausage with lemongrass, red curry, green papaya served on top of basil fried rice was excellent. Loved the Asian flavors. We also had Tunisienne lamb sausage with harissa, lemon braised spinach. and chickpeas. This was good, but didn't quite compare to the distinctive flavors of the Thai sausage. I had fried chicken as an entree. It had a very thick coating- crunchy, salty, and quite addictive. The chicken itself could have been a little juicier, but it was good. My friend had coq au vin, which I tasted and found to be well seasoned. My husband was quite pleased with fluke grenobloise with cauliflower, grapes and dandelion. Skip the bread- the crust was burnt, and it was dry and flavorless. My favorite part of the meal was a pumpkin-cranberry sundae- pumpkin ice cream, cranberry compote, graham cracker, orange yogurt, marshmallow and whipped cream. I would go back tomorrow to have this again. I've been to three of Daniel Boulud's restaurants in NYC (not Daniel) and enjoyed them very much, but they are more upscale and creative than DBGB DC. The food here isn't revelatory, as others have written, but it's a nice spot for City Center and I believe it's well worth a visit.
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I'm concerned about how much air time is being devoted to someone like Aaron, who is thoroughly despicable- at least in terms of how is coming across on the show. The editors/producers may be thinking this is what viewers want to see, but judging from many posts I see on Twitter or elsewhere, I don't think this is the case. The previews for this week's episode suggest that we have more suffering to endure. I enjoy the show too much to give it up, but it is getting more difficult to watch the drama.
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I hope it reopens! have been a few times and really enjoy it!
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We ate here fairly regularly, as I live nearby, and I really do miss it. It's been closed for a few months now. I am in the shopping center fairly regularly and am keeping an eye out for the opening of La Fogata. keeping my fingers crossed that it is decent.
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I too found it difficult to get excited about another steak house, but after dining at Rural Society this past Saturday night, I'm glad I set aside my trepidation and gave it a try. I was impressed by the food and service. I had beef tenderloin as an entree, prepared in a massive wood-fire grill. It was fantastic- simply prepared but full of flavor. The meat was so tender that I barely needed to use the high-quality steak knife that was delivered with the dish. I shared the tenderloin with a friend, so we could sample a wider variety of vegetables.. a wise decision. Roasted potatoes with black truffle hollandaise, grilled mushrooms with parsley and truffle (because there is no such thing as too much truffles), and roasted beets with orange coriander vinaigrette were all beautifully executed, and amply portioned. Fugazza- Argentine pizza- with grilled artichokes, fontina, and black olive was good, although not particularly special. A more memorable starter was a light and flaky empanada with Swiss chard, onions and cheese. My husband went nuts over noqui gratinati- pasta with mushrooms, peas, grilled swiss chard, taleggio, and pistachios. He found it to be extremely rich (in a good way) and very satisfying. Our primary server was knowledgeable and attentive, as were others who checked in on us periodically. The service was warm and affable, without being intrusive. The manager stopped by our table as well, explaining that he makes sure to touch base with every table at least once. I had seen several online reports about Rural Society that piqued my interest, and indicated that the restaurant is more than just a steakhouse. Even so, my expectations were surpassed.
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just an FYI- I've seen a number of photos featuring Daniel Boulud that were taken this week at the DC location, including one from Wednesday night. I'm sure he was occupied - he was entertaining the new French ambassador. not sure how long he is sticking around...
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I'm surprised no one has written about Crane & Turtle since this post on June 30. Perhaps the review from Tom Sietsema in this week's Post (two stars) will spur some activity. I'm definitely a fan. Lots of interesting dishes (although I wasn't thrilled with the pork ramen noted above). My favorite dish was sauteed Maine scallops with chorizo tapioca dumplings, arugula, and gingered coconut foam. I particularly relished the flavor of the dumplings. I also enjoyed the grilled short ribs- a dish I hope to try again soon - as I only had a bite. I think Crane & Turtle is one of the most interesting restaurants to debut this summer. Would love to hear more feedback from anyone else who has been. My post about it is here.
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oops- sorry I beat you to it! I am so surprised and impressed that the menu was completely different than the one we enjoyed a night earlier. that's quite a feat! I've also dined at all three of these restaurants, and find it really hard to compare them with The Shack. But I will say that each of these spots are on my short list of favorite restaurants.
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We had a wonderful dinner here last week. arrived just before 4:30 on a Friday night and were first in line. The place was completely full within half an hour of opening. I had the three course menu for $45. (The other option is four courses for $55.) Sweetbreads are not on my list of favorite foods, and normally the idea of them makes me squeamish. The Shack's lamb sweetbreads with sichuan peppercorn, ground cherries, and cucumber kimchi intrigued me enough to give them a try and I am grateful that I did. I am still thinking about my entree- Berkshire Pork with fingerling potatoes, eggplant puree, grilled nectarines, and benne. It's a radiant summer dish. Chef Boden is focusing on dishes featuring the best local ingredients- creative but not too fussy. It's a no frills kind of place where the food really shines. Well worth the ride. My full blog post is here.
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I've been to a couple of events where Peter Chang has cooked and the dishes have been fantastic. was just at Peter Chang's in Charlottesville the other day- he was not there- and the dishes we had were top-notch. The dry fried eggplant is one of my favorite dishes, and I can't wait to have a location nearby so I can get this dish on a regular basis. It's hard to compare a restaurant dish with something he prepares for a special event that is more complex. Still, I am thrilled that Peter Chang is opening a Rockville location.
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arrived just before 4:30 and was first in line! by 5:00 there were about a dozen people waiting to get in. actually most of the tables are 4 tops, but they seat parties of two and then will put another random party of two at the same table. People seemed to enjoy mixing it up. We were at the only two top. I will write more about our dinner later, but the accolades are warranted. Our three course meal was $45 and what a steal it was. Get here if you can!
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heading to The Shack tomorrow night! getting there early to get in for first seating. will report back assuming we get in.
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I am kicking myself for not getting back here while Chef Bittner was still in the kitchen. I am so dismayed by the turn of events (a lunch buffet????) and fear for the future of this Silver Spring jewel.
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this got such a rave review from Todd Kliman and saw some equally favorable tweets from people I respect. it's hard for me to get to that side of town anyway, so now I guess I'll skip it. too many other places on the must try list.
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oh too bad. I've been a few times- and there was a different chef each time. I really want to like and support Quench, but wish it would even out.
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On August 1 Been There, Eaten That turned four years old. I still feel like the little engine that could, but I appreciate all the support from Don and the members here. Please give me a follow at beenthereeatenthat.net and @foodobsessed6 on Twitter. Thanks!
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how about some good news? The newish Greek restaurant- Trapezaria- is quite good. Here is a link to my recent post about it.
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enough about the location. I have to talk about one helluva sandwich. My husband and I got take-out from here this evening. I had the Tex Salad which is Chopped romaine, slow roasted pulled chicken, roasted red peppers, avocado, black beans, cheddar, tomato, red onion, onion straws, and BBQ ranch dressing. It was a good salad but nothing memorable. My husband ordered the cauliflower sandwich with roasted cauliflower, black bean hummus, pickled peppers, pepperjack & smoky ranch on sourdough. He left me one bite and all I could say was "whoa." The pickled peppers really added depth of flavor, which didn't hit me immediately but took me by surprise seconds later. I can't wait to go back and get a whole sandwich for myself. What a welcome addition to the area!
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I ate at Paladar in Cleveland a few years ago and really enjoyed the food. When the Rockville location opened I went for lunch, and was put off by the decor (felt "old" and it had just opened) and the salad with shrimp that I had was just okay. I recently ordered lunch for my office and everyone raved about the salads (Caribbean mango, kale and roasted sweet potato), guacamole, tacos, and sweet potato donuts.Everything was fresh and lots of flavor. I think this will become a regular spot for office take-out lunches. I'm sure I will give the restaurant a sit-down try again at some point.
